Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
430611

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 1659 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429943



Common Names

  • Zamia pumila
  • Pumila Zamia
  • Pumila Cycad


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Synonyms

  • Zamia concinna Hort.Booth ex Regel [unknown]
  • Zamia debilis L.f. ex Salisb. [unknown]
  • Zamia cylindrica Hort.Booth ex Regel [unknown]
  • Zamia laeta Salisb. [unknown]
  • Zamia humilis Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Zamia pumila (also called Dwarf Zamia, among many other common names) is a cycad species native to Central America. It is a small, slow-growing plant with a single, upright stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are bright green, pinnate, and up to 1 meter long. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zamia pumila is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zamia pumila is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zamia pumila is a slow-growing cycad that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Zamia pumila

Zamia pumila can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.

Zamia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zamia pumila?

Zamia pumila

What is the common name of Zamia pumila?

Dwarf Zamia

What is the natural habitat of Zamia pumila?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Zamia genus

Zamia ulei, Zamia urep, Zamia variegata, Zamia verschaffeltii, Zamia vazquezii, Zamia stricta, Zamia soconuscensis, Zamia spartea, Zamia tuerckheimii, Zamia standleyi, Zamia wallisii, Zamia skinneri, Zamia boliviana, Zamia angustifolia, Zamia chigua, Zamia acuminata, Zamia amazonum, Zamia amplifolia, Zamia manicata, Zamia melanorrhachis, Zamia montana, Zamia monticola, Zamia muricata, Zamia neurophyllidia, Zamia lindenii, Zamia loddigesii, Zamia lucayana, Zamia obliqua, Zamia lindleyi, Zamia pygmaea, Zamia pumila, Zamia roezlii, Zamia purpurea, Zamia lecointei, Zamia poeppigiana, Zamia portoricensis, Zamia prasina, Zamia pseudoparasitica, Zamia pseudomonticola, Zamia furfuracea, Zamia encephalartoides, Zamia fairchildiana, Zamia fischeri, Zamia cremnophila, Zamia cunaria, Zamia elegantissima, Zamia disodon, Zamia dressleri, Zamia integrifolia, Zamia ipetiensis,

Species in the Zamiaceae family

Bowenia serrulata, Bowenia spectabilis, Ceratozamia vovidesii, Ceratozamia chimalapensis, Ceratozamia decumbens, Ceratozamia alvarezii, Ceratozamia becerrae, Ceratozamia brevifrons, Ceratozamia euryphyllidia, Ceratozamia hildae, Ceratozamia huastecorum, Ceratozamia kuesteriana, Ceratozamia latifolia, Ceratozamia matudae, Ceratozamia mexicana, Ceratozamia miqueliana, Ceratozamia mirandae, Ceratozamia mixeorum, Ceratozamia morettii, Ceratozamia norstogii, Ceratozamia robusta, Ceratozamia sabatoi, Ceratozamia whitelockiana, Ceratozamia zaragozae, Ceratozamia zoquorum, Ceratozamia hondurensis, Ceratozamia santillanii, Ceratozamia delucana, Ceratozamia subroseophylla, Ceratozamia fuscoviridis, Ceratozamia tenuis, Ceratozamia totonacorum, Ceratozamia chamberlainii, Ceratozamia aurantiaca, Ceratozamia leptoceras, Ceratozamia oliversacksii, Ceratozamia sancheziae, Ceratozamia schiblii, Ceratozamia osbornei, Ceratozamia reesii, Dioon angustifolium, Dioon argenteum, Dioon califanoi, Dioon caputoi, Dioon edule, Dioon holmgrenii, Dioon mejiae, Dioon merolae, Dioon purpusii, Dioon rzedowskii,